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A Reverence for Wood Book

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A beautifully illustrated tribute to wood's vital role in early American life.

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Artist, philosopher and historian Eric Sloane is widely credited as the foremost authority on Early American rural architecture and tools.

Product Highlights
  • His works, which are filled with his elegant pen-and-ink drawings, are considered vital historical sources on their respective subjects.
  • Originally published in the 1950s and 1960s, many have been out of print for years - and we're pleased to help give them the recognition they deserve.
  • Beautifully and thoughtfully underscores the important role of wood in the development of American life and culture.
  • "From cradle to coffin," Sloane explores the resourcefulness of early pioneers and their use of this precious commodity.
  • Topics include the aesthetics of wood, wooden implements and carpentry.
  • 11" x 8-5/16", 110 pp.

Details
CONTENTS
  1. 1965: The Old Barn
  2. 1865: The Cleared Land
  3. 1765: The Warehouse
  4. 1665: The New World
  5. A Compact Description for Recognizing a Few of the Typical American Trees
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